The Minor Elizabethan Drama I: Pre-Shakespearean Tragedies (1920)

By Ashley Thorndike

Book Overview

The Minor Elizabethan Drama I: Pre-Shakespearean Tragedies is a book written by Ashley Thorndike and published in 1920. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the pre-Shakespearean tragedies of the Elizabethan era, which were written by lesser-known playwrights and were overshadowed by the works of William Shakespeare. The book includes a detailed examination of the themes, characters, and language used in these plays, as well as an exploration of their historical and cultural context. Thorndike's analysis sheds light on the lesser-known plays of the Elizabethan era and provides a valuable insight into the development of English drama during this period. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in English literature, history, and culture, and is a valuable resource for scholars and students alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104397021
• ISBN13: 9781104397029
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"